Scholarship Bulletin

Established in 2017 by the Brown Family, The Raleigh-Wake Chapter of the NCCU Alumni Association honors the legacy of Muriel Brown, a retired WCPSS teacher in Early Childhood Education, NCCU alumni, and Raleigh-Wake Alumni Chapter Member.

Eligbility Requirements:

Raleigh/Wake County resident

Major in Education, preferably Early Childhood Education

First-time attendee of NCCU

GPA minimum of 2.5

SAT test score of 900+ (or equivilent)

Acceptance letter to NCCU

Financial need is not the primary criterion in determining award recipients.

Scholarship is renewable annually as long as the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or above and remained enrolled as a student at NCCU.

The local Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa is offering one or more scholarships of at least $2,000 to a Wake County Public School System senior who plans to enter the field of education.

Application Components:

Completed application (from Student Services)

Official high school transcript and SAT and/or ACT scores

One to two page typed, double-spaced autobiographical essay that includes information about you and your family; your school, church and civic activities; and your future educational and career goals in the field of education.

Two letters of recommedation from teachers who taught you during your junior or senior year. *Should be written on school letterhead and submitted in a signed/sealed envelope.

The Phebe Harlan Emmons Grant-in-Aid of $1,000 is a gift from the Gamma Eta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. This Grant-in-Aid is given in memory of Gamma Eta Chapter member, Phebe Harlan Emmons, a Kinston native who was active in her community, the state, and who was the only member to date to serve as President of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. She was a key woman educator, dedicated to all facets of education and the educator’s arena, always making a difference in every area.Qualifications:

Young woman, who is graduating from an accredited Wake County High School

Planning to attend a four-year college or university in North Carolina

Seeking a degree in Education

Other criteria that will be considered in the final selection:

Academic Achievement

Character

Extracurricular Activities

Commitment to further education

Demonstrated commitment to the service of others

How to Apply: Submit the following materials to Gamma Eta’s Scholarship Committee Chairperson (listed in application materials) by Friday, April 7, 2017

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This scholarship bulletinwill be updated periodically throughout the school year.Further information on the scholarships and applications in this bulletin may be found online at the websites indicated. Please feel free to use school computers to research scholarships

Remember to plan ahead!

Do NOTwait until the last minute to ask for recommendations​or to submit materials.

Consult with your counselor or the Financial Aid Counselor about concerns/questions.